San Jose, IL Demographics

A map of San Jose's Population by Race

San Jose, Illinois has an estimated population of 557, a large increase from the 479 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.7% White, 19.2% Multiracial, 4.8% Hispanic, 3.2% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of San Jose, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

San Jose has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In San Jose, that probability was 15.3% in 2020 and 43.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

San Jose is ranked the 898th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). San Jose was ranked the 935th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

San Jose's White Population

405 residents of San Jose, or 72.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in San Jose is considerably higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. San Jose ranks 620th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Jose's White population has declined by an estimated 8.0%. White residents' share of San Jose's population has decreased from 91.9% to 72.7%.

San Jose is less White than neighboring Delavan (91.1% White), Green Valley (96.3% White), Emden (92.8% White), New Holland (90.3% White), and Mason City (95.5% White).

San Jose's Black Population

0 residents of San Jose, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in San Jose is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. San Jose ranks 904th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Jose's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of San Jose's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

San Jose is less Black than neighboring Mason City (0.8% Black).

San Jose's Asian Population

18 residents of San Jose, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in San Jose is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. San Jose ranks 903rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Jose's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1700.0%. Asian residents' share of San Jose's population has increased from 0.2% to 3.2%.

San Jose is more Asian than neighboring Delavan (0% Asian), Green Valley (0.9% Asian), Emden (0% Asian), New Holland (0% Asian), and Mason City (0% Asian).

San Jose's Hispanic Population

27 residents of San Jose, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in San Jose is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. San Jose ranks 933rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Jose's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 170.0%. Hispanic residents' share of San Jose's population has increased from 2.1% to 4.8%.

San Jose is more Hispanic than neighboring Green Valley (1.8% Hispanic), Emden (3.6% Hispanic), New Holland (0% Hispanic), and Mason City (0.8% Hispanic). San Jose is less Hispanic than neighboring Delavan (4.9% Hispanic).

San Jose's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of San Jose, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in San Jose is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. San Jose ranks 331st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Jose's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of San Jose's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

San Jose is less Native American/Other than neighboring Delavan (1.7% Native American/Other).

San Jose's Multiracial Population

107 residents of San Jose, or 19.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in San Jose is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. San Jose ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Jose's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 365.2%. Multiracial residents' share of San Jose's population has increased from 4.8% to 19.2%.

San Jose is more Multiracial than neighboring Delavan (2.2% Multiracial), Green Valley (1% Multiracial), Emden (3.6% Multiracial), New Holland (9.7% Multiracial), and Mason City (2.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.